The "Ditch the Fizz" Campaign Discussed in the Text Helped

question 39

Multiple Choice

The "ditch the fizz" campaign discussed in the text helped overweight children lose weight by:

• A) using an advertising campaign that encouraged children in school to reduce their use of carbonated beverages
• B) placing smaller portions of food on their lunch trays, and donating the unused food to a low-income food program in the community
• C) changing the curriculum so that all children spent at least 1 hour per day in physical education programs that emphasized active sports
• D) substituting healthier foods for those rich in carbohydrates and fat in the school lunch program

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